We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse to join our team. This position is well-suited to a qualified nurse, ideally with experience of working with children who is looking for a full or part time role, term time only.
This position is based in the Medical Team department and answers to the Senior Nurse. You will contribute to the provision of an effective health service to the Bloxham School community who sustain injuries or become unwell whilst at school. You will deliver a responsive, comprehensive health service to pupils, staff and visitors, in line with NMC guidelines and school policies and procedures. You will work independently within your level of competence, often with the direct support of an HCA and with remote support from the Senior Nurse and School Doctor if needed.
Requirements:
- Qualified nurse
- Experience working as a school nurse or in an Occupational Health setting
- Ability to use Microsoft Office/365
- Flexible attitude to work
- A calm and caring attitude
Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role.
Job Description and Person Specification
Working Arrangements:
- Full and part time hours available
- Term Time Only
Salary: £33,574 FTE (for 34 weeks including Holiday & On Call Allowance)
Benefits
For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet here.
How to Apply:
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
- To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
For further information about the school please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at [email protected].
Safeguarding:
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.